367 | The Power of Speaking Up: Boys and Men’s Mental Health with Jimmy Maley
Welcome back, WIFs!Grab your coffee and settle in for another cozy chat with Lauren and Michelle. This week, they welcome fellow SJC Wildcat and podcaster Jimmy Maley, from The Maley Way Podcast, for a heartfelt, funny, and refreshingly honest conversation about boys, men, their mental health - and why empathy is actually the most badass trait a man can have.Together, the trio digs into mental health, Jimmy’s experience with depression, and the tricky space between masculinity and vulnerability. Jimmy opens up about what he’s seeing in young men today and how parents can show up better for their sons. Expect laughter, insight, and a few “huh, that’s so true” moments.A very cozy thank-you to our sponsor, Let It Be Us, for the beautiful work they’re doing in foster care and adoption across Illinois. And Lizzie Selle Studio for allowing us the opportunity to show off some of her incredible one of a kind creations.So light a candle, grab your blanket, and press play. This one’s for anyone raising sons, has a man in their life, or just trying to understand them better because the truth is, mental health struggles don’t discriminate.Resources: The Maley WayFollow UsShop Our Seasonal CandlesCheck Out Our WebsiteThank you to our sponsors; Let It Be UsLizzie Selle Studio
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366 | The Cozy Reset: How to Embrace the Darker Season and Actually Love It
Grab your peppermint tea and settle in — Lauren and Michelle are back with another cozy, laughter-filled catch-up that’ll make you want to slow down, care less, and do a little more of nothing.This week, the sisters dive into Michelle’s Sip & Rip Retreat (a.k.a. the coziest girls’ getaway of the year) — complete with bracelet ceremonies, decoupaged shells, and a surprisingly delightful alcohol-free experience. You’ll also pick up a new holiday mocktail recipe that’s as festive as it is functional: Marcy’s Cherry Ginger Mocktail.Then, the convo turns inward (and hygge AF) as Lauren and Michelle talk about finding joy in the simple sh*t — leaning into the darker, slower season, decluttering, and realizing that maybe… we already have everything we need. Expect cozy tips galore — from Trader Joe’s candles and simmer pots to early bedtimes and peppermint tea.They also chat about The War of Art (a creative kick in the pants) and why VO₂ max might just be your key to longevity — plus, a few laughs over the worst movie rewatch of all time.This one’s for anyone ready to embrace cozy season, simplify life, and find joy in being, not doing.Resources: Follow Us!Shop Our Candles!Check Our Our Website!Thank you to our sponsors; Lizzie Selle StudioLet It Be Us
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366 | The Cozy Reset: How to Embrace the Darker Season and Actually Love It
Grab your peppermint tea and settle in — Lauren and Michelle are back with another cozy, laughter-filled catch-up that’ll make you want to slow down, care less, and do a little more of nothing.This week, the sisters dive into Michelle’s Sip & Rip Retreat (a.k.a. the coziest girls’ getaway of the year) — complete with bracelet ceremonies, decoupaged shells, and a surprisingly delightful alcohol-free experience. You’ll also pick up a new holiday mocktail recipe that’s as festive as it is functional: Marcy’s Cherry Ginger Mocktail.Then, the convo turns inward (and hygge AF) as Lauren and Michelle talk about finding joy in the simple sh*t — leaning into the darker, slower season, decluttering, and realizing that maybe… we already have everything we need. Expect cozy tips galore — from Trader Joe’s candles and simmer pots to early bedtimes and peppermint tea.They also chat about The War of Art (a creative kick in the pants) and why VO₂ max might just be your key to longevity — plus, a few laughs over the worst movie rewatch of all time.This one’s for anyone ready to embrace cozy season, simplify life, and find joy in being, not doing.Resources: Follow Us!Shop Our Seasonal Candles!Thank you to our sponsors; Lizzie Selle StudioLet It Be Us
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365 | How to Care Less (and Enjoy More) This Holiday Season
Lauren and Michelle are back with a cozy reminder to do less and enjoy more this holiday season. From slowing down and caring less to embracing the art of doing absolutely nothing, this episode is your permission slip to simplify the season.Things kick off with laughter over Kim Kardashian’s latest creation—SKIMS merkins (yes, pubic wigs are a thing again)—before diving into Michelle’s first-ever Artist’s Date at a cozy indie bookstore and Lauren’s tales from the toddler bedtime trenches.The sisters chat about homemade ornaments, vintage sequins, and June’s famous dill and ranch CRACKers while sharing how to ditch the holiday chaos and focus on connection over perfection. With their signature blend of humor and heart, they offer practical tips for reclaiming calm: set boundaries, rest often, and embrace the cozy sabbath.They also spotlight their featured partners, Let It Be Us and Helping Hand Signature Homes, and wrap up with what they’re watching, listening to, and their simple joys of the week.So go on—slow down, care less, do nothing, and get cozy with The Sister Project.Resources:Follow Us!Shop Our Seasonal Candles!Check Our Our Website!Thank you to our sponsors; Let It Be UsHelping Hand
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364 | Haunted in La Grange: Real Ghost Stories & Cozy Chills
This week, we’re getting spooky cozy as Lauren shares true ghost stories from her time living in their family’s historic La Grange home. From eerie footsteps to unexplained sightings, this Halloween episode is packed with real-life chills and nostalgic small-town vibes.Michelle brings a little magic of her own after attending a witch party (yes, spells were cast—intentionally). She dives into what that experience taught her about energy, ritual, and modern witchcraft.Meanwhile, Lauren and Anthony find themselves at a Bears game with an oddly aggressive fan — proving that hauntings come in many forms.And for true crime lovers, Lauren rounds things out with her take on Devil in Disguise, the bone-chilling John Wayne Gacy series that’s as disturbing as it sounds.Pour yourself a dark roast or a mulled cider, get cozy under your blanket, and join the sisters for a Halloween episode that’s part ghost story, part real-life weirdness, and fully Cozy Conversations.Thank you to our Sponsors:Let It Be UsHelping Hand
Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project is hosted by sisters Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson. Michelle hit a breaking point trying to balance full-time work, motherhood, and caring for their mom with dementia. That moment gave birth to a new life philosophy: slow down, care less, do nothing. It’s not just a mantra—it’s a middle finger to burnout. Rooted in Midwestern warmth and wit, their weekly episodes are unfiltered, full of big laughs and cozy inspo.
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